Shari Yocum

EY US People Advisory Transaction Leader

Thought leader in global M&A and HR transformations. Two decades of experience. Passionate about getting the people strategy right and creating an extraordinary employee experience.

Shari has led HR M&A in 100+ transactions (buy-side, sell-side, carve-out) for several strategic acquirers from small spin-ins to large megamergers. She has provided due diligence support and advice on key talent; developed retention strategies; determined benefit and compensation recommendations; and managed synergy targets, culture, change management and employee communications.

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